The Rhyme of the Depositary

013 - SEASON 2

Alice sat in the dining room sipping arabica coffee. His wavy red hair he let loose. After Anson's death, Alice stopped dyeing her hair. He let his hair look red again.

It's still morning. Susan was busy in the kitchen preparing breakfast. Axel also has not seen the trunk of his nose. Maybe soon his son will wake up and stir himself to make preparations for school.

For the past two months, Axel has been incorporated into a private children's park school owned by his theme foundation. Alice felt Axel was old enough to socialize with his friends. He doesn't want to be too strict to limit Axel at home.

Usually Alice herself who drove Axel to school, the five-year-old was quite enthusiastic every time he was escorted by her. Going into therapy, if Alice's work starts to pile up and has to make a visit out of town, Axel is forced to be escorted by the family's personal driver, Pablo.

This morning it looks like Axel has to be ushered in by Pablo. Alice needs to visit Anson's grave to calm her mood. He told a lot of stories he wanted to share. Especially the issue of Evil Eyes.

Alice had thought about the Eyes Evil bid last night. He weighed everything from different sides. He doesn't want to make a mistake.

Eyes Evil offered her a deal to get married. Just to get the organization that Anson left to William. Honestly, Alice was reluctant to agree.

First, Alice is already very traumatized by the name of marriage. After Anson's departure, Alice was determined to close her heart and close all possibilities for marriage.

Alice has had three marriages. He did not want to be labeled as a j*lang woman who played games with the institution of marriage. Alice really did not want to legally bind herself to a bond called marriage.

Perhaps, Alice would have to think of a way to ask Eyes Evil for help without getting married. Right now all he thought about was talking to William. If she could persuade William to give up his organization to Eyes Evil, Alice would not have to agree to a deal from the killer man.

Alice stands up and looks for Pablo to ask him to deliver Axel. He then walked into the inner room where William was. He had to discuss this with his loyal butler.

The man Alice was looking for was sitting relaxed while checking monthly household expenses. Alice smiled slightly. From the time he married Anson, William has held the task of holding all the financial statements of household needs.

It should have been Alice's responsibility, but Alice was busy enough to handle her business that she was greatly helped by William's prowess.

"Madam," said William nodded deeply as he realized his presence.

"William, I want to talk." Alice took her seat by pulling the soft chair that was at William's side.

William smoothed the papers on the table, put them aside, and focused on hearing what Alice was about to say.

"Did Anson inherit an organization from you? An organization that has dozens of people with high loyalty?"

Alice noticed there was a slight shock from both of William's old eyes. He took a slow breath and finally nodded in confirming. William was hiding all of this, fearing that this knowledge would harm Alice.

The organization that William managed was very secretive and secretive. He covered as much as possible what Anson left for him. If Anson's enemies find out William still has a powerful organization, he fears they will all attack Alice and destroy all the families Anson left behind.

"Yes. Where did the madam know that?" Willam asked with a curious look. The person who gave Alice information must be a person who was quite observant guessing the circumstances.

"Eyes Evil" said Alice flatly. He confirmed a few strands of his hair and looked at William seriously.

"I want to ask you something, Will. In order to eliminate Anson's assassins, can you hand over the organization to Eyes Evil?" Alice asked expectantly. He needs certainty right now.

"Is that what he wants as a payment?" William asked lightly. It is like understanding the mind of his master.

Alice hesitated. His eyes began to show uncertainty. He rubbed his palm to calm down.

"The organization is tied to me, ma'am. Neither me nor them will ever be willing to be separated." William explains. Alice should know this from now on.

The people William formed in his organization were the ones he found himself with directly. They are emotionally strong and loyal. They were even willing to die for him. Anyone would realize the organization would be worth nothing if separated from William.

"If so, will you pledge allegiance to Eyes Evil and allow him to manage your organization?" ask Alice later.

William was silent for a long time. He looked at the woman who had been his master for these two and a half years. In her eyes, Alice was already like her own daughter. Whatever he would do for her. But the organization was something that William could not just hand over. The organization has deep ties that are difficult for others to understand.

"I only swear allegiance to Mr. Anson and his family. After he left, I made the oath only to you and Axel, Madam. There's no one else. Unless you have a family later, I will serve your family later as I serve you. The organization followed my loyalty. Right now, Eyes Evil is not in the category of people I can give loyalty to. I refused, sorry. These are all my vows, Madam.''

Alice bowed in, feeling defeated. What William said was exactly the same as what Eyes Evil had told him yesterday.

To get the organization, first have to get William. In order to get William, he must first become part of the Alice family. Family in this case is a legal marriage bond.

Perhaps, there was no way for Alice to do all this without marriage. Alice again weighed everything carefully. He can't take a wrong step.

"Are you really not able to give the organization even to seek justice for Anson's death?"

William shook his head weakly. He's already sworn an oath with the organization and with Anson. William's loyalty was only to Alice and whoever became his family. I don't know who that will be.

"Then you must be faithful to Evil Eyes. I think, in a minute, I'll marry her."

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Alice sat down at the side of Anson's funeral. Both of her eyes looked puffy as she had just been crying for half an hour more. She gently rubbed the tip of her late husband's headstone.

Sometimes, Alice once doubted whether heaven existed. Seeing Anson submerged in the ground, it slowly disintegrated made him even more miserable.

But the word heaven does exist. He is the best place to return to great people by God's side. A place that offers tranquility and comfort. The last place to return for the chosen people.

If so, Alice hopes Anson will be one of the chosen ones. One who has a good life on the side of the Power.

Alice again rubbed the tip of the headstone and said softly. I hope Anson will hear it.

"I must decide to take this step to avenge your death, Anson. Are you mad that I'm married to Eyes Evil? Do you hate the way I do this, Anson?" Alice sobbed bitterly.

He knew, from afar Anson wished Alice a quiet life. A life that does not pertain to danger. A life that offers peace.

Alice also knew, Anson must have wished she could find new happiness. The man must have wanted Alice to rise again and find her love. The real love. Love brings a beautiful ending.

However, what else could Alice do right now. All the ways he went through just ended up dead end. It is like a bird without wings trying to fly everywhere. Free and useless.

Alice brushed her tears and stood up straight. He looked at the shining sun. The light never runs out to shine on the world every second. How generous is he. It is only fitting that the sun be a symbol of strength for some faiths in many countries.

Alice walked out of the cemetery. He was surprised to see not far from the parking lot, there was an old gypsy woman who was mobbed by several people. He pulled out a lot of cards and some equipment like some kind of rocks scattered in front of him.

People are approaching each other. That small crowd probably consisted of ten to twelve adults.

Out of curiosity, Alice came closer. He was flabbergasted when he saw many tarot cards there. It seems this woman is trying to foretell. Alice took a few steps back and was about to turn around. He doesn't believe in mystical things. His life has always been lived with many realities.

"Mrs beautiful, come here." A gypsy woman wearing a red bandana called out to Alice. Everyone turned to him.

"Me?" Alice turned around unsure.

"Yes. You, comehere. I see so much of you" said the gypsy woman waving her hand, telling Alice to come closer.

The woman tidied up all the tarot cards and pointed them at Alice. However, Alice shook her head and refused subtly.

"I'm sorry, I'm not used to tarot cards or anything like that."

The gypsy woman smiled understandingly and again put all the cards in her hands. He pointed at the ground on his side that was covered in a weathered cloth for Alice to sit there.

"I can also tell without tarot cards. Just stretch out your left hand and let me guess your life line from the hand line" she followed with a friendly face.

"Sorry, madam, it looks like I-I"

"Just for a second, ma'am. You don't know sometimes a clue to life can come through a little prophecy."

Alice gave up and sat down on the woman's side. He wasn't too good to continue rejecting this gypsy woman's offer. Moreover, everyone had already cast a curious glance towards him. She did not want to be judged as a sadistic woman.

"All right."

Alice extended her left hand. The gypsy woman immediately accepted her helping hand and closed her eyes. He felt the soft surface of Alice's palm.

A minute more passed. When the woman opened her eyes again, she looked uncomfortable.

"Remember, Son. Not everything you think is good is a good person. Life will lead you to the complexity of the closest people. Your bond with them will be tested. But remember, once you recognize your enemy, he will not always remain your enemy. Have a big apology. Otherwise, your life will just languish."

The words of this woman are enigmatic. Alice smiled slightly in response. Alice thought the woman was done. But then he continued his sentence.

"You are a woman endowed with the aura of a goddess. The beauty of your body is the beauty of the goddess and your fate is written by the heavens. Perhaps in her previous life, you were indeed a great woman of the saints. You carry an unusually heavy fate, because your abilities exceed those of others.

"You're going through four marriages. After four times, the decision is yours. If you decide to fail, you will never be able to see marriage again. If you're smart enough, you'll make the fourth heaven of your life."

Everyone gawked at the words of the astrologer. Hello, is there still a lot of people who do weddings four times? Waw. It's just so incredible.

Alice smiled awkwardly and immediately gave a sizable tip to the astrologer. He smiled and walked over to the parking lot.

Well, at least the clairvoyant was right about one thing. He's going through four marriages. Alex, Kendrick, Anson and possibly. In addition, there is nothing right. He will never defend his fourth marriage. The marriage would only last a few years waiting for Eyes Evil to set up the organization that the man formed.

Alice doesn't care if she ends her fourth marriage, meaning she will be single for the rest of her life and languish. Fuck all that. She will never be able to form a normal marriage again after Anson's departure.

Besides, the gypsy woman said she was the reincarnation of the goddess? Hey, that's right. Alice doesn't believe in all the legends of the goddess gods. The only thing he knew was ancient Greek mythology. That's all he had to read it for high school work first.

Alice walked hurriedly towards her metallic black car. He opened the car door and sat at the wheel. He was already getting ready to enter the car keys when suddenly a heavy voice that he was familiar with greeted him from behind.

"Have you made up your mind about my offer?"

Evil Eyes sat quietly in the backseat. He has the skill to blend in every situation wonderfully. Alice was shocked to discover the man's existence early. It seems, Alice's vigilance is getting worse lately. Or, could it be that Evil Eyes' incredible ability in disguise?

"You're surprising me." Alice rubbed the tip of her nose, feeling awkward. He stared uncomfortably at the Evil Eyes face from the rearview mirror of the car.

"I need answers" she said coldly.

"If I refuse, will I still be able to live after you let me see your real face?" Alice tried to provoke his curiosity. He still did not understand why Eyes Evil chose to open his face to Alice. Is there a hidden meaning to this man?

"I'm not used to leaving eyewitnesses who know my face."

The man answered honestly, making Alice's chest beat irregularly. So Eyes Evil was indeed intending to silence her if Alice was no longer useful? What will happen after he gets married and ends their marriage? Will he also be slaughtered?

"If I approve of our marriage, will you still kill me after this marriage is over and we get each other's goals?"

Eyes Evil fell silent for a moment. Then he answered flatly, "Depending on whether you'll divulge my identity or not."

"will not. How long is this fake wedding gonna take?"

"Maybe three years, once I can form my own organization and no longer need William's organization."

"alright. Let's get married." Alice closed her eyes, feeling chaotic inside out.

"A good idea. By the way, my name is Klayver Vaquez."

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